TDI Advanced Nitrox Instructor

The TDI Advanced Nitrox Instructor Course qualifies Nitrox Instructors to teach the use of enriched air nitrox from EAN 21 through 100% oxygen to a depth of 40 meters/130 feet during dives that do not require staged decompression.

Often taught in conjunction with the TDI Decompression Procedures Instructor course, this can be considered the first step to beginning your technical diving teaching career.

REQUIRED SUBJECT AREAS:

• Physics
• Physiology
• Formula Work
• Equipment Requirements
• Dive Tables
• Dive Computers
• Dive Planning
• Common mixing procedures
• Decompression

Prerequisites

• Minimum age 18
• Minimum certification of TDI Advanced Nitrox diver or equivalent
• Provide proof of 100 logged dives, 25 must be Nitrox dives
• Must have certified 10 students in entry-level Nitrox

In order to complete this course, students must:

• Satisfactorily complete the TDI Advanced Nitrox course written examination and be able to adequately explain each answer to a prospective student
• Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning training, dive planning and execution
• Demonstrate proficiency in every skill required in the TDI Advanced Nitrox diver course
• Demonstrate proficiency in teaching advanced Nitrox
• Present at least 1 graded presentation on advanced Nitrox topic

Course Duration:

• 4 days, 4 dives